Abstract
An elementary but complete calculation of metastable state decay from a piecewise-constant one-dimensional potential well is presented that does not invoke the concept of an attempt frequency or require a knowledge of the Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin method. Connection is made with scattering resonances for advanced readers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 1.4856655 |
Journal | American Journal of Physics |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy